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  1. 06-12-2010, 06:54 PM #1
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    **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    Is this worthy of a postcard? I suppose I could title it for any desert.
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  2. 06-12-2010, 06:57 PM #2
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    Only PS one flare, added the text, slight crop off the bottom. I know it's been overdone, but any suggestions would help. I used the 80-200 @155mm, f/9, 1/320, handheld. You guys and gals can see what I can't. Is the lens selection ok? Any critique on the photo will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!
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  3. 06-12-2010, 09:34 PM #3
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    I like the overall scene, but find myself wanting to see a hint of detail in the dark region. You may have already pulled out all available detail, but if not that could help make the shot more interesting. Nice image.
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  4. 06-12-2010, 09:42 PM #4
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    I'm with Ken on this one. Nice composition though.
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  5. 06-12-2010, 10:23 PM #5
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    nice shot.. I wish i could distinguish better between the tree and the darkness.. Overall its a great shot...
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  6. 06-13-2010, 10:08 AM #6
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    AH! Thank you for letting me see what I didn't! I'll try something a lil different on the settings the next go around to capture more foreground as the sun is setting behind the mountain. Here's a shot just prior to the sun going down (80-200 @ 200, f/8, 1/250, ISO 200). Only PS one flare. I see what you mean about the foreground.
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  7. 06-13-2010, 11:09 AM #7
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    I like the second one better. Would still like to see a little more foreground detail.
    Did you shoot in raw format?
    Should be able to bring some of the shadow areas out more.
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  8. 06-13-2010, 12:56 PM #8
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    Frog, I shot raw only once with Nikon. Then found out the issues with programs not wanting to open the files...download anther program here, download there, plug-in this, plug-in that, reboot... So, just stayed with the ole jpg. I'll start getting into the habit of using raw. I haven't bought Nikon's program as of yet. Thx...
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  9. 06-13-2010, 01:10 PM #9
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    Combine the sun and sky of the first image with the Joshua tree and landscape of the second, and I think it would be pretty good.
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  10. 06-13-2010, 02:25 PM #10
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    What editing program are you using?
    Shouldn't be an issue especially with a D700
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  11. 06-13-2010, 03:26 PM #11
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    I like the first one and yes it is very worthy.
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  12. 06-15-2010, 07:42 AM #12
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    Re: **** Just another sunset pic. Postcard Worthy?

    Thx Bri and Greg. Frog, CS3.
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